Among the first street level tenants in the new 4730 Apartment building in the West Seattle Junction will be a Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Denver based company confirmed.

Chipotle, which has been a rising star in the fast casual restaurant business since their founding in 1993 has stores that are typically 2,500 square feet and seat approximately 75 people. Each restaurant employs 25-30 people and interested applicants can visit jobs.chipotle.com for information about career opportunities.

They have 1700 locations across the nation and internationally.

The West Seattle location is expected to open in the fall, with signage going up soon and construction beginning in the next few weeks pending permit approval.

AAA Driver Improvement Program
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave. S.W.
Sat., March 21, 8:30-4 p.m. Now accepting reservations for the refresher course on defensive driving skills, which gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. $18 per person. Pre-registration is required, call 206-243-3564.

American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Sat., March 21, 10 a.m.—noon. Share your Sew Expo experience: what did you learn, who do you recommend, what treasures did you find? Bring it all to our meeting along with a pattern to use in the One Pattern, Many Ways Challenge. Bring your Sew & Tell along with your questions. For more info: Claudia, 937-5774.

Back again to tempt you is the Taste of West Seattle on May 21. Over 50 restaurants, breweries, and bakeries are expected to take part. Last year 600 came to the Hall at Fauntleroy 9131 California Ave SW to enjoy tastes from around the peninsula all in support of the West Seattle Helpline.

The event runs from 6 to 9pm.

Each restaurant will offer at least 300 tastes.

There will be a Best Taste contest, allowing attendees to vote on their favorite Taste.

VIP Tickets: $95- Includes early entry at 6:00 pm, VIP seating, entry in a VIP raffle drawing, and more.
General Admission: $50- Includes unlimited samples of food and beverages at the Taste.
Must be 21 and over. Bring ID! All IDs will be checked at the door.